Points are down, the tempo's slower and defense is the emphasis again in the NBA. Why? Just look who won the title, Randy Hill says.
Coach of the Year in '07, fired in '08. Sam Mitchell isn't alone. Which goes to show how worthless the award is, Charley Rosen says.
Rajon Rondo had a big night. But Chris Paul always has a big night. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.
Elton Brand, Ron Artest and Baron Davis were supposed to lift their new teams to greater heights. Ain't happening yet, Randy Hill says.

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 Spurs' Big 3 each drop 20+ in win over Denver
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 Report: Ex-NBA player paralyzed after ATV fall
 Brand (hammy) out Friday, listed as day-to-day
 Marbury says he'll no longer negotiate a buyout
 Extinct coach: Mired at 8-9, Raptors fire Mitchell
 Report: Heart problem may end Mobley's career
 Rondo's triple-double helps Celtics slam Pacers
 Hometown advantage: Kobe, Lakers top Sixers
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Zone busted
Why don't NBA teams use more zone defenses? Charley Rosen says there are many reasons, including marksmen like Ray Allen.
 
Getting bullied
Chicago showed promise vs. Philly on Tuesday, but its deficiencies were too great to overcome in an OT loss, Charley Rosen says.
 
Net gain
Devin Harris and New Jersey are heating up in the Power Rankings entering a stretch of home games, John Galinsky says.
 
New paint job
As Chris Bosh learned Sunday, Andrew Bynum is giving the Lakers the physical presence they lacked last year, Mark Whicker says.
 
Yes, Sir!
With rumors still swirling on the eve of another Knicks-Cavs showdown, Peter Vecsey is siding with Sir Charles over King James.
 
Aiming higher
The Lakers have one of the NBA's best records but may not have played their best basketball. Randy Hill says they should keep improving.
 
Repeat after me
The Celtics outclassed the Magic for their ninth straight victory Monday. Charley Rosen says they're looking like champs again.
 
Slowly but surly
He may find the Suns' half-court offense more agreeable, but Shaq's words are more gruff and less accurate lately, Randy Hill says.
 
Stephon Marburied
How bad have the Knicks bungled the Marbury situation? Peter Vecsey doubts Isiah Thomas could have screwed up this bad.
 
At a Minny-mum
Point guard is one problem. Defense is another. OK, it's a pretty long list. Still, Charley Rosen says the Wolves are better than before.